Ummm, there sure was a lot of hype about this game eh.
First of all, the game is certainly not revolutionary, and surely is not a game that will change the way you think about gaming. Second of all, dont expect a great storyline with a really long single player mode.
With those facts aside, the game is still pretty entertaining. Its not as long as it should be, and the moves are a little limited, but its kinda cool to play a side scrolling adventure on gamecube. The level designs and bosses are also really fun to fight your way through with Joe's speed/slow time moves. The game provides a pretty good amount of entertainment, and the cheesy voice acting kinda makes the game more enjoyable.
Overall, the game is nothing special, but it still provides some quality entertainment to the gamer and deserves some recognition.